Remote ALD & Thin‑Film Research Expert

HumanitApp; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking experts in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and thin-film processes to support a frontier AI research lab building models for semiconductors and the physical sciences. This is hands-on, expert-level work that shapes how models reason about deposition and materials.

You will contribute domain expertise, review AI-generated reasoning, and design solutions to optimize data and model performance in remote, US-based engagement.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing, optimizing, or troubleshooting ALD processes.
• Deep knowledge of thin-film deposition for semiconductor or advanced-packaging applications.
• A strong grasp of precursor chemistry and surface reaction mechanisms.
• Experience with materials characterization (XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, ellipsometry, etc.).
• An advanced degree (PhD/MS) or equivalent hands-on experience in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or physics.
• Clear written English and the ability to explain technical reasoning precisely.

Responsibilities

• Contribute domain expertise across ALD process development, precursor chemistry, and thin-film characterization to build high-quality training and evaluation data.
• Review and evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning, catching errors and improving technical accuracy.
• Design and solve challenging, expert-level problems in ALD and semiconductor processing.
• Rate and rank model outputs against defined scientific criteria, with clear written reasoning.
• Structure technical knowledge process parameters, recipes, characterization results into well-organized, model-ready data.
• Deliver reliable, high-quality work within defined timelines.

Skills

ALD expertise

Thin-film deposition

Precursor chemistry

Materials characterization

Technical writing

Education

MS/PhD in materials science/chemistry/chemical engineering/physics

Tools

XRD

SEM

TEM

XPS

Ellipsometry

Job description

Mercor is seeking experts in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and thin-film processes to support a frontier AI research lab building models for semiconductors and the physical sciences. This is hands-on, expert-level work that shapes how models reason about deposition and materials.

You will contribute domain expertise, review AI-generated reasoning, and design solutions to optimize data and model performance in remote, US-based engagement.